Why won't my 1982 honda magna idle?

It runs good riding it but it just won't idle. I have to hold it at 3000rpm to idle. It set for years

When pilot jets and fuel inlets accumulate gum and resins from stale gas it will interfere with idle.

If you're able, take the carbs apart and thoroughly clean them. If that's more than you are able to do, take it to the shop.

What you describe sounds like clogged pilot jets.

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